Russian Consulate in New York City Vandalized?
Images of red paint spattered across the front of the Russian consulate in New York City circulated via a popular submission to Reddit’s r/ukraine.
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Winnfield, Louisiana ‘Indecent Exposure’ TikTok Controversy
In a viral TikTok video, a woman claimed she was cited for “indecent exposure” in Winnfield, Louisiana in June 2022.
Disinformation Takes Center Stage at January 6 Committee Hearings
The second set of House hearings focused on the role of false narratives in motivating the United States Capitol insurrection in January 2021.
Brooklyn Public Library Grants Teens Across America Access
In 2022, several stories about schools and censorship emerged — and the Brooklyn Public Library purportedly acted to broaden access to literature.
Is the Damaged Russian Warship Moskva the ‘Snake Island’ Ship?
In April 2022, “conflicting” reports about the purported sinking of the Russian warship Moskva circulated — including claims it was the same ship from an incident on Snake Island.
Virginia Thomas Embraced Conspiracy Theories Long Before ‘Big Lie’ Texts Came to Light
The Supreme Court justice’s wife already had a years-long reputation for pushing existing weaponized disinformation campaigns.
The Fairness Doctrine and Ronald Reagan
A March 2022 post that claimed former U.S. President Ronald Reagan oversaw the repeal of the Fairness Doctrine, and vetoed Congressional bills seeking to codify the FCC’s guideline into law.
Interfax Ukraine: ‘No Need to Declare’ Captured Russian Tanks on Tax Forms
Myriad social media posts claimed Ukraine’s tax authorities issued guidance about properly declaring captured Russian tanks.
The ‘Freedom Convoy’ Ran on Regurgitated Disinformation Narratives
The conspiracy theories that have permeated U.S. politics were also behind the effort in Canada.
Britney Spears vs. Somali Pirates Meme
A “fun fact” about Britney Spears’ music and Somali pirates was shared to Imgur in February 2022.